Canandaigua disc golf expected by fall

The Town Board passed a resolution to approve the purchase of equipment for the course  from South Carolina company Innova Disc Golf  Monday night. Dennis Brewer, the town's director of parks and recreation, said the course should be ready to use at Blue Heron Park  off Parkside Drive and Firehall Road  by fall. He added that the timeframe really depends on how quickly the equipment arrives to Canandaigua.

From there, the course equipment  including chained baskets that act as holes  will only require minimum work to install before the nine-hole course is ready for use. That work includes digging holes and laying concrete, Brewer said.

Disc golf is structured in a similar fashion as traditional golf  users need to toss discs into elevated chained baskets in as few throws as possible. There are different discs for the sport, including distance drivers and putters. According to Canandaigua disc golf organizers, Pat and Bill Mehls, the town's course will feature nine holes that range from about 160 feet to 350 feet in length.

The resolution  which passed unanimously  is to purchase golf baskets, along with installation sleeves from Innova for $3,500.50. Brewer said he budgeted $5,000 in the 2013 parks and recreation budget for the disc golf course.

The park will be able to host experienced players, disc golf leagues, newcomers and anyone interested, Pat said. She added that it is a sport for all ages.

As soon as you hear the disc hit the chains, you get addicted, she said.

The Mehlses, along with Brewer, added that they are anticipating the course will help local businesses in the area  particularly nearby Perri's Pizzeria and Tom Wahl's  by bringing additional people to Blue Heron Park.